High school players of the week for May 8

Mischa Sellers
School: South; Sport: Track and field
Year: Sophomore; Events: Sprints
On the track: Against Geneva, won the 100 and 200, was on the winning 4x200 and was third on the 4x200; at the Mentor Cardinal Relays, was on the winning sprint medley and was second in the 100, 4x100 and 4x200; the 4x100 and sprint medley recorded school-record times.
Off the track: Loves to run and is happy to beat her personal goals. Also plays soccer. Considers her team to be family and says it’s a great honor to represent her school because they work so hard together. Favorite show is “SpongeBob SquarePants.” Favorite food is popcorn. Strives academically to do the best she can to get straight A’s. Enjoys being not only an athlete, but a student-athlete. “It’s amazing to learn about the human body and what many great wonders it possesses.” Also loves making people laugh and smile and pulling pranks on her teammates and coaches. Enjoys ’80s music because it was so full of free-spirited fun and makes her want to dance with her buddies.

Evan Lovick
School: Mentor; Sport: Baseball
On the diamond: No-hit Hudson with seven strikeouts. Is 4-0 with a 0.25 earned-run average this season.
Off the diamond: “McLovick” enjoys fishing, is ambidextrous and watches “Modern Family” and “Workaholics.” Favorite food is hot wings. Favorite movies are “The Comebacks” and “Cinderella Man.” Favorite teams are the Indians, Browns and Cavaliers. Listens to the music of Machine Gun Kelly.

Gio Casella
School: Wickliffe; Sport: Baseball
Year: Senior; Position: Second base
On the diamond: In four games, was 8-for-15 hitting with four runs, two doubles, six RBI, four stolen bases and three walks.
Off the diamond: “G-Money” will attend Lakeland Community College. Favorite subject is math. Favorite show is “American Dad.” Favorite team is the Indians (“They’re winning it all this year.)

Brenna Lorek
School: Fairport; Sport: Softball
Year: Freshman; Position: Pitcher
On the diamond: Pitched two shutouts with 18 strikeouts. Batted 4-for-10 with a triple, a walk, three RBI and two stolen bases.
Off the diamond: Also plays volleyball and basketball. Plays on the Ohio Ice-Silver fast-pitch team. Favorite food is chocolate. Favorite subject is math. Enjoys watching “Pretty Little Liars” and “Pitch Perfect.” Favorite team is the Akron Racers pro fast-pitch team. Favorite pitchers are Dallas Escobedo of Arizona State and Jenny Finch.

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John Maurins
School: Mentor; Sport: Track and field
Year: Senior; Events: Throws
On the track: Was named meet MVP at the Mentor Cardinal Relays, leading the host Cardinals to wins in the shot put (64-4 1/2) and discus (160-8) relays with individual-best throws.
Off the track: Will continue his track and field career at Wake Forest. Enjoys eating pizza, squating and playing “Halo 4.” Likes watching movies starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and videos of Randy Barnes, CT Fletcher and Ronnie Coleman. Wants to improve his golf swing this summer, as well as “Clash of Clans” clan KD Swag.

Jaime Eiben
School: Mentor; Sport: Track and field
Year: Senior
On the track: At Mentor Cardinal Relays, scored 34 points. Was on the winning high jump relay (14-4). Was on winning 4x100-meter relay (50.85), anchored second-place sprint medley (1:54) and ran on 4x400 that finished third (4:15).
Off the track: Will play soccer at Kent State. Favorite subject is math. Favorite food is pierogies. Favorite movie is “She’s the Man.”

Hailey VanHoy
School: Geneva; Sport: Track and field
Year: Senior; Events: Sprints
On the track: At the Mentor Cardinal Relays, anchored the winning 4x200, opened the second-place 4x800 and was third leg on the winning 4x400 while battling a sinus infection as the Eagles took second as a team.

Hannah Kahn
School: Beachwood; Sport: Track and field
Year: Sophomore; Events: Sprints
On the track: At the Lakeview Invitational, was named running event MVP after winning the 100, taking second in the 200 and 4x400 and third in the 4x200.
Off the track: Nicknames include “Kahn” and “Fontana.” Enjoys playing soccer. Favorite show is “Gossip Girl.” Favorite food is Nutella. Favorite subjects are TV productions and United States studies. Favorite artist is Beyonce.